The How-To:
In a pan heat the water, butter, syrup and sugar. Bring to the boil for 3 mins, remove from heat and allow to cool.
Preheat oven to 180c
In a large bowl sieve the flour and coco powder together.
Slowly mix the syrup mixture into the flour mixture.
In a separate dish mix the milk and bicarbonate soda together until dissolved.
Stir the milk mixture into the bowl.
Ensure all ingredients are well combined.
Divide the mixture between 12 cupcake cases. Bake in the centre of the oven for 20 mins or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

To make the topping you can either use milk or white chocolate. In a small bowl melt the 50g or butter and 50g of the chocolate together until combined. Stir in 170g Icing Sugar, add 1tbsp of water until desired consistency is reached. Spread this on top of your cupcakes.